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Williamsburg, VA vs Norfolk, VA

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Highlights
- Norfolk spends 2.3% less per student than Williamsburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% lower in Norfolk than in Williamsburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 4.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg, VANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,215$12,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,577$12,354$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,933$7,401$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8513.4916.23
 Students per Librarian6165504573
 Students per Counselor258316530
 Grade School Educ.2.4%3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%8.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.4%88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%24.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.0%8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.4%31.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.5%8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.5%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.5%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Williamsburg    15 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Well I guess I'm late to the posts but maybe someone new will want info. I have lived here for 18 years. Growing up in CA. Way different. In response to other posts,  More

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It is much higher than reported. Police cover up for the wealthy or well connected. Rapists are released from jail by the judges right after conviction. Police are  More

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As a Northerner and a person of color, I found this area to be the worst place I've lived (I have lived up and down the East Coast). This town is not diverse and in  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 6 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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